# Resume Keywords
Resume keywords are the skills, tools, and role terms employers use in job descriptions--Python, project management, B2B SaaS, etc. Using relevant keywords in your experience bullets helps ATS scoring and shows recruiters you match the role.
## Deeper Context

Pull keywords from the posting's requirements and responsibilities, then mirror them naturally in recent bullets and your summary--same concepts, not copy-pasted blocks. Prioritize terms in the "required" section. Avoid keyword stuffing: unreadable lists trigger skepticism from humans and rarely help beyond genuine overlap. Pair keywords with outcomes so bullets stay credible.

## Related Terms

- [ats](https://foliox.me/glossary/ats)
- [ats-friendly](https://foliox.me/glossary/ats-friendly)
- [professional-summary](https://foliox.me/glossary/professional-summary)
- [hard-skills-vs-soft-skills](https://foliox.me/glossary/hard-skills-vs-soft-skills)


## FAQ

### Where should resume keywords go?

In your summary and recent experience bullets, using the employer's language where it honestly describes your work.

### Is keyword stuffing bad?

Yes. Long skills dumps without context hurt readability and trust. Integrate terms into accomplishment bullets instead.

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